Did you know there's one simple activity most people rarely do after their workouts? S-T-R-E-T-C-H-I-N-G! Stretching is super-important. It prevents your muscles from getting "tight" and "stiff" -- especially after you've been working them out, rep after rep. Plus, there's the benefits you get, like improved circulation and reduced stress (you DO know that stressing out causes you to tense your … [Read more...]
Push Ups For Charity Crown Point
We had an awesome event for the Wounded Warriors Project. We have raised at least $3,000 but won't know the exact total for a couple of weeks as we wait for money to come in for sponsors. The Crown Point Police Department, Army Recruiters of Merrillville and Inspiration Fitness battled it out for title of most push ups done. Crown Point Police won by 1 point! Army Recruiters and IFC tied! It was … [Read more...]
Crown Point Boot Camp Goes Head Over Heels for Yoga
This past weekend, Inspiration Fitness enjoyed some Power yoga with independent instructor, Sandy Tomara. It was a lot of fun and I was excited to see almost everyone conquer headstands! Here are some photos from our fun day: Find more photos like this on Inspiration Fitness Hugs~~ Coach Angela … [Read more...]
President George H.W. Bush Encourages Americans to Do Pushups for Charity
“Pushups for Charity is a great way to get the public involved in fitness and support a VERY worthwhile cause… the Wounded Warrior Project.” – President George H.W. Bush In a new video, the former Commander In Chief strongly encourages all Americans to participate in Pushups for Charity. He wants everyone to “get fit, have fun and make a difference.” Pushups for Charity was launched … [Read more...]
Are You Doing This For a Healthy Heart?
You already know that exercise and eating right are two VERY important things you’ve got to do to give your heart some lovin’. But there’s something else you should be doing that you probably don’t know about. Let me explain... There’s a “silent threat” to your heart’s health that goes unnoticed by most people. It’s surprising, but you really don’t hear too much about this … [Read more...]
5 “Anytime, Anywhere” Exercises that’ll Keep You Lean, Toned and Strong
From time to time, it's always a good idea to change things up with your workouts. This prevents your body from adapting and getting used to the same workout that's done over and over. That's why today I'd like to give you 5 exercises you can use to change things up a bit... and keep your body from guessing what you'll do next. These exercises can be done anywhere, since they're bodyweight … [Read more...]
Did You Forget Something? Alzheimer’s
How to Remember Where You Left Your Car Keys... Even If You're 90! Memory loss is all-too often associated with old age. And unfortunately, with good reason. As most people get older, they become more forgetful. And in serious cases, they can develop dementia and Alzheimer's (scary stuff, to be sure). The good news is there are plenty of things you can do to prevent severe memory loss -- and … [Read more...]
Crown Point Personal Trainers Offer A one-two Punch for Your Physique
If you want to go flab to fab, try this technique on for size... It's called supersets (and in a moment, you'll see why they're so super!) Simply put, a super set is when you do two exercises back-to-back, without resting in between. Here's a quick example: Let's say you do a set of bench presses. As soon as you're done, you'd follow it up immediately with a set of lat pulldowns. After you're … [Read more...]
What You May Not Know About Stress
We all have stress to one degree or another. Work, finances, health, relationships, you name it. Stress is everywhere in our modern society. Learning how to manage, however, can mean a healthier, longer life. Mainstream medicine is finally making the connection between your emotions and your health. Shyam Prabhakaran, M.D., head of cerebrovascular disease and neurocritical care at Rush … [Read more...]
Jack LaLanne Dies at 96!
Yesterday, American lost a fitness icon, Jack LaLanne. Many of you know him from his recent infomercials promoting raw fruits and veggies and his juicing machine. If there was ever a person in history that deserves great honor, in my opinion it would be Jack LaLanne. He was relentless in his pursuit to get Americans off the couch and into the gym. Were you aware that at the age of 43 he … [Read more...]
